Price reference · 2026
What chimney work actually costs in New Jersey.
Chimney work in New Jersey runs from about $100 for a dryer vent cleaning to $4,000 for a full reline, with a standard sweep and Level 1 inspection at $150–$400 — typically around $250. New Jersey sits 15% to 35% above the national average on every source we checked. Below: the published range for each of the 11 services with New Jersey data, what we charge next to it, and where each figure comes from.
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| Service | NJ market range | Typical | What we charge | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney Sweep | $150–$400 | $250 | $179–$399 | Level 1 sweeps land at $150–$250; add a camera scan and it becomes a Level 2 at $250–$500. Metro North Jersey averages $295–$407, above the Shore. |
| Chimney Inspection | $150–$500 | $250 | Free | A Level 1 visual inspection runs $150–$250. A Level 2 with a camera scan of the flue — the one a house sale or an insurance claim asks for — runs $250–$500. |
| Chimney Relining | $1,800–$4,000 | $2,500 | from $1,500 | Flue height, liner diameter, whether the old liner has to come out, and roof access. A 6-inch stainless liner is the common case. |
| Chimney Repair | $150–$4,000 | $700 | from $350 | Covers everything from resealing a joint to rebuilding a stack. The spread is the point: a diagnosis is what turns it into a number. |
| Chimney Cap Installation | $150–$500 | — | $200–$700 | Single flue versus multi-flue, stainless versus galvanised, and whether a damper goes in with it. |
| Masonry Repair (Crown / Repointing) | $400–$2,500 | $1,200 | from $400 | Crown patching runs $400–$1,000 and a full crown rebuild $1,500 and up; repointing runs $500–$2,500 with the size of the stack. |
| Chimney Waterproofing | $200–$800 | — | $250–$650 | Chimney height and surface area, number of flues, and roof access. |
| Chimney Flashing Repair | $300–$1,500 | $700 | $300–$1,200 | Resealing an intact flashing sits at the bottom; stripping and refitting step flashing on a steep or complex roofline sits at the top. |
| Gas Fireplace Service | no NJ data published | — | $150–$400 | Quoted on site after a free inspection. |
| Creosote Removal | $200–$800 | — | from $200 | Stage 1 comes off with a standard sweep. Stage 3 glazed creosote needs chemical treatment or rotary work and several hours. |
| Dryer Vent Cleaning | $100–$250 | $140 | $89–$250 | A ground-floor run is the flat-rate case. A roof termination or a second-floor run adds $100–$200, and so does a bird nest. |
| Air Duct Cleaning | $300–$1,000 | $600 | from $500 | Number of vents and returns, size of the house, and whether the system has been cleaned before. |
The market column is what other companies in New Jersey publish, not what we charge. Where our figure sits below it — a reline from $1,500 against a market that starts at $1,800 and typically lands at $2,500 — that is the whole reason for printing the two side by side. Where it sits above, that is visible too.
How these figures were collected
Published 2026 cost surveys for New Jersey, cross-checked between sources and collected on September 3, 2026. Where a source gave a figure for metropolitan North Jersey only — Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City — the range was widened downward rather than transposed to Ocean and Monmouth as if it were local: those cities run above the Shore.
A service with no reliable New Jersey figure gets an empty cell. Gas fireplace repair is the one case here: no source we checked published a New Jersey range for it, and a national average presented as local would make this table worth less than nothing.
Sources
- 1 Hour Chimney (NJ) 2026
- All Point Roofing & Chimney (NJ) 2026
- Amazon Air 2026
- Angi 2026
- Clean Air Technologies (NJ) 2026
- Doctor Chimney (NJ) 2026
- Fireplace Experts 2026
- Fixr 2026
- HomeGuide 2026
- Homeyou (Newark, Hoboken) 2026
- Lehigh HVAC 2026
- Omega Duct Cleaning (NJ) 2026
- R&E Roofing (NJ) 2026
Covering 49 towns across Ocean and Monmouth County. Reuse of this table is welcome with attribution.
Common questions about chimney prices in NJ
How much does chimney work cost in New Jersey in 2026?
Across the eleven services with published New Jersey data, the market runs from $100 for a dryer vent cleaning to $4,000 for a full chimney rebuild or reline. A standard sweep with a Level 1 inspection is the most common job, at $150–$400, typically around $250. New Jersey runs 15% to 35% above the national average on every source consulted.
Why is chimney work more expensive in New Jersey?
Three reasons appear in every survey: labour rates above the national average, permit requirements, and freeze-thaw damage that makes repairs larger by the time they are done. Metropolitan North Jersey — Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City — runs above the Shore; a sweep averaging $295–$407 in Newark is nearer $250 in Ocean and Monmouth.
What does a chimney inspection cost?
A Level 1 visual inspection runs $150–$250 in New Jersey and a Level 2 with a camera scan of the flue runs $250–$500. Ours is free, and so is the written quote that follows it — you approve the price before any work starts.
Where do these figures come from?
Published 2026 cost surveys for New Jersey, cross-checked between sources, collected on September 3, 2026. Each row names its sources. Services with no reliable New Jersey figure are left blank rather than filled with a national average.
Is this what you would charge me?
No. The market column is a reference — what other companies in the state publish. Our column is what we charge. The exact figure for your chimney is set on site, in writing, after a free inspection, and you approve it before any work starts.
Want the figure for your chimney?
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